Social Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and resourceful Social Worker within the Child and Adolescent Inpatient services. You will provide high-quality assessments and interventions to service users with mental health problems, promoting recovery and independence. The position involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with external agencies, focusing on strength-based approaches and statutory social care duties. You will also be expected to undertake AMHP training if not already qualified.
Essential criteria
- Possession of recognised Social Work Qualification - Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent
- Registration with Social Work England
- Multi-disciplinary Social Care experience within multi-disciplinary team - relevant to people with mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice as defined by Social Work England and appropriate legislation and guidance.
Desirable criteria
- A variety of experiences working with people with mental health difficulties.
- Skills/Experience
- Makes ongoing assessments of frequently complex service users needs and associated risks and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of wide range of resource options within budgetary framework/ constraints.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information.
- Demonstrate well developed motivational, negotiation, training and empathetic skills as required.
- Education
- Possession of recognised Social Work Qualification - Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent
- Registration with Social Work England
- Multi-disciplinary Social Care experience within multi-disciplinary team - relevant to people with mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice as defined by Social Work England and appropriate legislation and guidance.
- A variety of experiences working with people with mental health difficulties.
- Skills/Experience
- Makes ongoing assessments of frequently complex service users needs and associated risks and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of wide range of resource options within budgetary framework/ constraints.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information.
- Demonstrate well developed motivational, negotiation, training and empathetic skills as required.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Social Worker
The closing date is 08 September 2026
Job summary
previous applicants need not apply
We are seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful social worker who will have the ability to respond positively and creatively to the needs of our service users. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have access to a car as you may also need to provide cover at our other unit.
You will work as part of the wider MDT within the Child and Adolescent Inpatient unit and work closely with outside agencies (including Essex County Council and other local authorities).
Main duties of the job
Your primary post will be within the Child and Adolescent Inpatient services, requiring individuals to think with a positive and forward-thinking attitude, putting the needs and safety of our services users at the heart of everything we do. The role offers the ability to have independent professional freedom but also with access to the support and expertise of a multi-disciplinary team.
As an NHS employee, you'll have access to caseload and managerial supervision - as well extensive training and development opportunities (including AMHP Training).
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